Malicious Code Injection in nokire-zabuza91: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-163586: Malicious code in nokire-zabuza91 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nokire-zabuza91' is part of a series of malicious npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with altered names and metadata. The primary functionality of these packages is to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, making them a significant threat to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nokire-zabuza91' stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can potentially compromise other packages and applications relying on npm. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which incentivizes the creation of such malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nokire-zabuza91If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the 'nokire-zabuza91' package and any other packages that are part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your npm packages using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The 'nokire-zabuza91' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores. It is crucial to remove this package and regularly audit your dependencies to maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
'nokire-zabuza91' is a malicious npm package that is part of a campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of numerous derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising other packages and applications that depend on npm for their dependencies.
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You should immediately uninstall the package using 'npm uninstall nokire-zabuza91' and audit your other dependencies for vulnerabilities.
Yes, tools like npm audit and Vulert can help you identify and manage vulnerabilities in your npm packages.
